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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.53, 734.84 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.53, 734.84 and 392.73 is: 541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.53 : 734.84 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.53/734.84 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.53x = 734.84 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.53x = 288,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,591.02/532.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.92

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